Job Description:

On behalf of our Healthcare client, Affinity is looking for a Project Manager for an HPV Primary Screening Implementation project, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders across organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide project leadership, structure, and accountability to a multi-disciplinary team across healthcare and public sector organizations.

• Manage the project roadmap, ensuring all working groups (Clinical, Lab, IT, Community Engagement, and Operations) are aligned, interdependencies are clear, and timelines are met.

• Develop and maintain project plans, manage scope, schedules, risk registers, and communication plans in collaboration with various work stream leads and accountable parties.

• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring materials, decisions, and next steps are clearly documented and tracked.

• Oversee project performance metrics and reporting for business owners, executive sponsors, and the steering committee.

• Support change management, stakeholder engagement, and readiness planning across partner organizations.

• Promote collaboration and a “one-team” mindset among all stakeholders. Travel between regional locations may be required.

Key Deliverables:

• Rapid familiarization and assessment of the current state of the HPV Primary Screening project, including existing plans, timelines, risks, and structures.

• Refinement and integration of project management tools and assets such as work breakdown structure, schedules, risk registers, decision logs, and communication plans to ensure consistency, clarity, and accountability across workstreams.

• Regular progress and risk reporting to business owners.

• Enhanced communication and coordination across clinical, laboratory, IT, and community engagement workstreams to ensure alignment of priorities and timelines.

• Support for new or emerging project components, including the development of charters, detailed project plans, and readiness assessments as required.

• When required, support for new project documentation and materials, including the development of charters, detailed project plans, and readiness assessments.

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Proven experience leading large, multi-stakeholder projects in healthcare.

• Working knowledge of healthcare program development and operational implementation.

• Knowledge of industry best practices and principles, including change management, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement.

• Healthcare program experience involving collaboration across clinical, technical, and operational teams.

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to guide cross-functional teams through project phases.

• Ability to rally teams under pressure and maintain focus on objectives, outcomes, and the broader system impact.

• Executive-level communication ability, including the skill to present complex information to audiences with varying levels of technical and clinical understanding.

• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.

• Ability to comprehend complex business and clinical issues, connecting strategic intent to operational realities.

• Demonstrated systems thinking, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple interdependent workstreams.

• A collaborative, adaptive, and relationship-oriented approach that fosters trust and accountability.

Education, Accreditation, and Work Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, business, computer science, or a related discipline.

Accreditation:

• Project Management Professional designation preferred.

• Additional certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Prosci) considered an asset.

Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience managing integrated projects and teams.

• 3-5 years of Healthcare related experience.

• Proven ability to lead through influence, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in partnership environments.

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12669